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WELCOME>>

A very big congratulations goes out to the Ozone Race Team who have dominated the 2011 Course Racing World Championships held in Sylt, Germany, racing their Ozone EDGE kites.

Johnny Heineken has taken the world title this year closely followed by Adam Koch in 2nd. Chip Wasson, Adam Vance and Andrew Koch finished 9th, 12th and 13th respectively. Huge congrats guys!!

Cheers
Team Ozone

OZONE RACE TEAM DOMINATES AT THE WORLD RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS

After 12 races and 3 discards in more than challenging conditions, with winds up to 25 knots and breaking seas of 3+ meters, Johnny Heineken is the new world champion in kite course racing, closely followed by 2010 world champion Adam Koch in 2nd, both riding the 2011 Ozone EDGE kites.

Johnny kicked off the first event day with 3 bullets and a RDG for second place. Adam came out of day one with one bullet, two seconds and one third place.

Day two the wind turned onshore and the sea became more choppy. Unfortunately after the first race of the day, the committee boat had an engine break down which resulted in the remaining schedule for the day being canceled with not much change in the rankings.

Day 3 conditions remained excellent with onshore wind, breaking waves on the starting line and some nice shore pound to giving the extra challenge of getting off the beach. With a late start and 20+ knots of wind the Ozone team all pumped up their 9m Edges and charged out through the big onshore waves. Some real carnage was happening in the fleet, but their training made the difficult conditions fun. Johnny and Adam continued to dominate with Johnny taking 2 firsts and a 2nd followed closely at every turn by Adam with a 1,2,2 for the day.

Day 4 came, and it started to become survival training, not only for the competitors but especially for the boat crews of the race committee and the rescue jet ski drivers. Waves were rolling in at 3 meters high and breaking up to 200 meters from the beach. Another 4 races were completed leaving not much room for changes.

Day 5 and 6 forced the race committee then to abandon any racing as it was impossible to get the boats out of the harbor and drive them up to the event side 15 km against wind and waves which in the meantime had built up to 25+ knots and 4-5m high at the south tip of the island. As there was no way that the results would change significantly on the podium so the racers were not too disappointed to be allowed to stay on shore.

In the end, Johnny Heineken took the 2011 world title winning all races except two!

Well done to the Ozone team!

Ozone Team Top 15 Results
1. John Heineken
2. Adam Koch
9. Chip Wasson
12. Adam Vance
13. Andrew Koch

OZONE TEAM EVENT WRAP UP HERE

OZONE DOMINATES EUROPEAN RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

The Ozone Edge kites are unquestionably the best in the world for racing and this shows especially through the fact that athletes sponsored by other brands will run with the Edge. The new European Champion Julien Kerneur (sponsored by Takoon and RRD) rode the Ozone Edge 15m and 17m for 10 out of 11 races. 
FULL NEWS HERE

FROM GO TO PRO

GO... IMP THE PERFECT START

What age can you start your children flying kites? It is a question we get asked all the time, with the IMP Trainers amazing safety these lads of 3 and 6 years old are already learning the wind and keeping healthy in the summer sun. With a 100% depower "LET GO" safety it is never too early to fly a kite! 
FULL NEWS HERE

PRO... THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING EDGE

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• Insane upwind & downwind abilities
• Extreme hang-time & lift
• New 5 strut construction
• New high volume inflate/deflate valve
• New Contact water control system
• 4-line pulley-less system
• Exceptional build quality

CLICK HERE
for more info.

 

 

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WELCOME>>

We have some exciting news, we have officially finished with trimming and tuning the Ozone Reo's! We have been working on the project now for over a year and we have tested this kite more than any other kite we have developed so it is a great feeling of satisfaction to have finished the job. There are still things to get sorted like the graphics & bags etc, but the bulk of the job is now done...more information below.

We hope you are all enjoying an awesome season in the water or on the land !

Ride Safe
Team Ozone

OZONE REO >> DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Designed to deliver ultimate wave riding performance. The Ozone REO is our latest creation designed purely for waves and surfboard riders; this is a dedicated wave rider’s kite. The Ozone REO is the result of more than a year’s development and plenty of prototypes. We wanted to make a kite that was versatile in all aspects of wave riding…so if you wanna park & surf or loop it down the line, hooked or unhooked, the Ozone REO is designed to deliver in all these circumstances. The Ozone REO is going to be available in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12m sizes.
FULL NEWS HERE

OZONE IMP >> THE PERFECT START

What age can you start your children flying kites? It is a question we get asked all the time, with the IMP Trainers amazing safety these lads of 3 and 6 years old are already learning the wind and keeping healthy in the summer sun. With a 100% depower "LET GO" safety it is never too early to fly a kite! 
FULL NEWS HERE

WIN AN OZONE METHOD!

Matt and Iain will be at the Wallop Reloaded Festival in Middle Wallop on the 28th May to the 30th, enjoying the bank holiday weekend and with a load of kites for you to test at your leisure. We will also be running a WIN A KITE competition, up for grabs is a Method 3m, get your hands on this new power house, perfect for buggying, landboarding and scudding round the field. Come and see us to pick up a flier and win this kite!
FULL NEWS HERE

OZONE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY WEB VIDEOS

Check out our repair/maintenance and safety videos. We have created some very handy how to’s for repairing small canopy tears, bladder punctures and replacing bar parts. CLICK HERE

Also take a look at the helpful water kite & foil kite safety and tips sections with entry level safety set-up and use Videos of the IMP Trainer kite Range.
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OZONE TEAM NEWS >>

PKRA LANZAROTE >> KARI SCHIBEVAAG 1ST WOMENS WAVES

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Ozone team rider Kari Schibevaag grabbed her second PKRA Wave 1st Place at the last event held in Lanzarote. Kari proved once again that she’s an all around outstanding wave competitor, hitting the lip hard, throwing an enormous spray prior to her expeditious drop to the bottom while turning sharply for a fast vertical rise back to the top. Well done Kari for another great result!
FULL NEWS HERE

TOM MCGREGOR JOINS OZONE

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Recently crowned Australian National Kitesurfing Juniors champion, Tom McGregor, is a fresh face to join the Ozone team. Tom is currently riding Ozone’s all terrain kite, the Catalyst, until his Reo’s arrive very soon. Welcome to the team Tom!
FULL NEWS HERE

WORLD’S FIRST 3D KITE VIDEO

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Not only are we pushing the boundaries of kite design at Ozone but together with Ben Hole we have made the first ever 3D kite video, you will need some red and blue 3D glasses to watch these lad rip, put them on, open the windows of your house and feel like you are really there.
FULL NEWS HERE

BUTCH VIDEO >> DUNE FRENZY

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Since replacing barrow wheels with Bigfoots some time ago on his Ozone Stealth Buggy, Butch has improved his ride from a light airbourne freestyler, to a rocksolid dune hucking machine. Check out his video, ripping the sand dunes with the Frenzy in Foxton Beach, home of Wind Warrior Kitesports.
FULL NEWS HERE

 

 

 



 

 

Ozone Newsletter February 2011

 

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WELCOME>>

Wow… where does the time go!! Already the start of Feb! We hope you are enjoying a windy spell wherever you are riding.
Our congrats to our Team around the world competing. Our Snowkite crew had a ball at the SnowKiteMasters in France with a clean sweep in every discipline.
Johnny, Adam, Chip & Andrew continue their domination of the Race circuit riding the EDGE.
From all reports the 2011 range for Land, Snow and Water are well received. 2010 was a huge year for us in all Passions from the Paragliding, Paramotoring, SpeedFlying, Landkiting, Snowkites and last but not least Kitesurfing!
Only trouble is having enough time to enjoy them all. There’s nothing we love more than a multi-sport day.
Read on for our latest news
Cheers
Team Ozone.

OZONE >> 10 Year Anniversary

Since the birth of Ozone 10 years ago we have always realised the importance of continually striving to improve the performance and durability of our products. Our products are not just things we sell to make a living, they are a part of us. From design to production we do our utmost best to ensure that we have done everything within our power to produce cutting edge products that are a pleasure to ride and own.
We also do our utmost best to ensure everyone involved with Ozone are happy and enjoying themselves including all the employees at the factory. Last November we all enjoyed our 10 year anniversary party for the employees with the entire Ozone crew also attending. What an awesome night it was, all 750+ workers having a great time.
At Ozone we would like to thank everyone who has supported us, 2011 is going to be a cracker year and we hope you all enjoy the ride!

OZONE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY WEB VIDEOS

Check out our repair/maintenance and safety videos. We have created some very handy how to’s for repairing small canopy tears, bladder punctures and replacing bar parts.   CLICK HERE 
 
Also take a look at the helpful water kite & foil kite safety and tips sections with entry level safety set-up and use Videos of the IMP Trainer kite Range.
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OZONE TEAM NEWS >>

ANDREW & ADAM KOCH >> 1st & 2nd Copa Playa Mexican Nationals

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The Koch brothers take first and second at the Copa Playa Central Event in La Ventana, Mexico. The Ozone race team is off to a great start in 2011.
With moderate winds and over 60 competitors on the starting line the first annual Copa Playa Race was very exciting. Andrew was on the 2011 Ozone Edge and seemed to have a clear power advantage.
The fleet started to spread out and at the halfway point of the race Andrew had a 200 meter lead and was continuing to pull away. The wind got lighter close to the finish line but Adam looked to be closing the distance. Andrew caught one last shift rounded the last mark of the course securing his lead and taking the win.
A big congrats to Andrew and Adam Koch for finishing 1st and 2nd at the first annual Copa Playa Central "Mexican Nationals" Race!
FULL NEWS HERE

JOHNNY HEINEKEN >> 1st Place Course Racing at the Lord of the Wind Showdown

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The Ozone Race Team migrated to Baja a couple of weeks ago for the Lord of the Wind Showdown in Los Barriles. The course racing fleet was super competitive with top racers from around the world competing.
Johnny Heineken sailed very well using his new Edges taking 1st place in 3 of 7 races and came out on top for the event, with the rest of the Ozone team also placing very well.
Well done guys, what a great start to the 2011 racing season for the Ozone Race Team!
FULL NEWS HERE

2011 SNOW KITE MASTERS >>

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The Ozone snowkite team ripped it up at the 2011 SnowKiteMasters, held from January 8th – 16th in the Serre-Chevalier Valley. More than 70 competitors from over 20 nations showed off their skills to the judges, in freestyle ski, snowboard and racing.
Some awesome results from the Ozone team, huge congrats to everyone!
INTERNATIONAL SNOWKITEMASTERS
Freestyle Snowboard:
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1 - Guillaume Chastagnol 3 - Marek Zach
Women:
1 - Kari Schibevaag 4 - Tatiana Sysoeva
Freestyle Ski:
Men:
1 - Johann Civel 2 - Anton Uzhegov
Women:
1 - Kari Schibevaag
Race Snowboard:
1 - Marek Zach 2 - Guillaume Chastagnol
Race Skis:
2 - Pascal Boulgakow
FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIPS FREESTYLE
Snowboard men:

1 - Guillaume Chastagnol
Snowboard women:
3 - Rouveyrol Anaïs
Skis men:
2 - Hugues Baume 3 - Remi Dinneur
FULL NEWS HERE

ULTRANECTAR 2011 SNOWKITE JACKETS

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2011 UN Snowkite Jacket Available Now! CLICK HERE
The Only Full Featured Snowkite Jacket
• Wear your harness underneath your jacket -
• Detachable hood -
• Vents/ access straps on your harness -
• Back tightening system for clean hook access
• Integrated hand warmer cuffs
• Under arm stretch panels
• Large Velcro closure cuffs allow the rider to have their gloves over or under the sleeve
• Waterproof breathable performance fabrics
• YKK brand zippers
• The kite line zipper pulls and UN kiter logo
It is our conviction that any snowkiter riding in any conditions will be thrilled with this jacket!

 

 

 

   

 

Ozone Newsletter December 2010

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WELCOME>>

Thanks for choosing Ozone, we all wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Bring on 2011 with more wind, more waves, more snow and more sunshine!

Cheers
Team Ozone South Africa

OZONE DESKTOP BACKGROUNDS >>

Download free Ozone desktop backgrounds HERE

OZONE 2011 WATERKITES>>

CATALYST >> ACCELERATE YOUR KITING

• New high volume inflate/deflate valve
• New strut construction for improved canopy stability
• Smoother handling
• 4-line pulley-less system (no pulleys, no problems)
• Easy on the bar back line re-launch
• Mega de-power range
• One-Pump system for quick and easy setup
• Multiple trimming options

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C4  >> A NEW DEFINITION FOR ALL TERRAIN KITEBOARDING

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• New unique ‘Variable Geometry’ bridle - 2 ‘feel’ settings, unhooked & freeride
• New canopy profile for increased low end & parked power
• Explosive pop and hangtime
• Easy back line re-launch

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EDGE  >> ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

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• Insane upwind & downwind abilities
• Extreme hang-time & lift
• New 5 strut construction
• New high volume inflate/deflate valve
• New Contact water control system
• 4-line pulley-less system
• Exceptional build quality

CLICK HERE
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ZEPHYR  >> YOU RIDE… THEY WATCH, YOU LAUGH… THEY CRY

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• Tight radius turn = great pop/fun
• Optimised bridle with NO pulleys for direct handling
• Easy relaunch
• Huge wind range, 8 – 20 knots
• New high volume inflate/deflate valve
• New strut construction
• New Contact Water Control System
• One pump for quick and easy setup

CLICK HERE
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VIDEOS >>

OZONE 2011 SNOWKITE VIDEOS >>

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Check out the Frenzy, Access XT and Contact-Snow control system designer videos

FRENZY VIDEO

ACCESS XT VIDEO

CONTACT SNOW CONTROL SYSTEM VIDEO

   

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